Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of violating a shipping agreement. He stated the US established an unauthorized alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi emphasized Iran's authority to oversee shipping arrangements during the post-war period. He also defended Iranian strikes as self-defense and called for regional trust-building. US Central Command confirmed its naval blockade remains in effect against Iran.

Iran reports no new US strikes overnight into Saturday for the first time in two weeks.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of violating a shipping agreement. He stated the US established an unauthorized alternative route in the Strait of…